Scientists Calculated the Energy Needed to Carry a Baby. Shocker: It’s a Lot.

Via: Hallux  •  Health, Science & Technology  •  14 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  5 months ago

“In humans, the energetic cost of pregnancy is about 50,000 dietary calories — far higher than previously believed, a new study found.”

How the Cockroach Took Over the World

Via: Hallux  •  Other  •  10 Comments  •  1 Like  •  5 months ago

“A genetic analysis of the German cockroach explained its rise in southern Asia millenniums ago, and how it eventually turned up in your kitchen.”

Donald Trump may now be inadmissible to enter Canada

Via: Hallux  •  Other  •  18 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  5 months ago

Biggest bridge to ever connect Canada and US nears completion

Via: Hallux  •  Other  •  9 Comments  •  5 Likes  •  5 months ago

Judge rules Bannon must go to prison by July 1 while appealing contempt case

Via: Hallux  •  News & Politics  •  44 Comments  •  11 Likes  •  4 months ago

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should 'repent,' half-brother says

Via: Hallux  •  News & Politics  •  3 Comments  •  1 Like  •  5 months ago

“Asked whether his half-brother would get re-elected, Kyle Kemper replies: 'I don’t think he wants to'”

New York moves to revoke Trump's gun licence - reports

Via: Hallux  •  News & Politics  •  9 Comments  •  4 Likes  •  5 months ago

Russian propaganda is using deepfakes, sham websites and social media swarms

Via: Hallux  •  News & Politics  •  8 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  5 months ago

Republicans are targeting late-arriving mail ballots ahead of the 2024 election

Via: Hallux  •  News & Politics  •  35 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  5 months ago

The Most Consequential TV Show in History

Via: Hallux  •  Op/Ed  •  3 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  5 months ago

“A new book about The Apprentice reveals how the 45th president was shaped by tawdry reality-TV culture.”